Hot Girls - Hot Girls, the band. Putting the “trio” in “Midwest Power Trio”
Quincy Jadams - Michigan Based Rock/Pop/Punk
21+, Music starts at 9pm
Remember those Scholastic Book Fairs from your childhood? We think upon those events with a certain fondness, and we are aiming to recreate them… but for grown ups with adult beverages and conversation with fellow book nerds!
This time around we are focusing on horror, spooky and macabre books! Books & Mortar will be set up in the brewery and slinging books from 2-6pm. If you attended any of our book fairs then you know this will be an awesome event with an amazingly curated selection!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
All of us have heard that we are connected to nature and how important these connections are, but do we always realize when we are using natural resources in our lives?
Products from the natural environment are not only in our food, fuel, and clothing, but also vital in places such as our medicine cabinets or even the solutions used in a genetics lab. Nature shapes our modern lives in unexpected ways. It can give us the tools to help not only ourselves but to restore the ecosystems around us.
Grace Forthaus is an invasive species biologist and conservationist who became interested in these intertwined relationships after working in environmental restoration and later in an ecological genetics lab.
Lecture begins at 7pm.
The Reverend Jesse Ray - One man rock and roll band. Sounds like spent oil and burnt coffee. Rock and Roll for the old soul.
Music Starts at 9. Totally free. 21+ Only!
🦇 Black Cat Bazaar Is Back 🦇
Join us Saturday, October 18th, 7–11 PM at Speciation Cellars for a dark art market, tarot, spooky photo sessions, live music, costume contest, and wicked special drinks. If you didn't go last year you don't want to miss out this year!
DJ Silvahalo Goth Dance Party 7-9pm
Von Werewolves Horror Punk Band from 9:30-10:30pm
Additional bar outside
Additional restrooms outside
Spooky Photo Sessions
Food Trucks: Neko Taiyaki & PizzaMI
As always. We do not sell tickets for this event its free. Do not let anyone scam you into buying one!
21+ ONLY
PLEASE NOTE: SPECIATION CELLARS WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12-7 THE DAY OF THE EVENT!
Join bartender Liz for a night of Grateful Dead records on vinyl! Bring your own records to play too!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Speciation x Silent Spirit x David Ruggeri present: Open Source
Open Source is a platform for musicians, artists, and creatives to explore and share sonic possibilities in a live, supportive and inclusive setting. Inspired by the spirit of an open mic night, this event focuses on experimental and non-traditional forms of music: electronic, noise, ambient, sound art, and beyond. There are no genres here.
The mission of Open Source is to foster community through sound and artistic expression, while offering space for creative risk-taking, collaboration, and exploration.
The first event is Thursday, October 23!
We are stoked to bring VESPA back to the taproom for another Free Show Friday!
“Vespa perfectly pairs the emotional and bold brass of a seasoned saxophonist with the pure passion of a musician finding her voice.”
Music starts at 9pm!
Through song and story, Selkie conjures a mischievous Samhain (pronounced SOW-in) evening—blending haunting melodies, twisted tales, and just enough dark humor to keep the spirits entertained.
8pm sharp. 21+.
Learn to macrame with Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative, in this beginner friendly workshop you will learn 4 knot styles as you make a cute macrame plant hanger. Class cost is $25 it includes all supplies and a potted starter plant. Plant hanger adjusts to fit up to a 6in pot. Grab a friend and join us for a fun filled class! Use ticket link to register and guarantee your spot: https://square.link/u/ZdlLkcv0?src=sheet
Join us for our next community Sip'n'Paint at @speciationales on Monday, October 27!! All materials will be provided to paint this cutie ghost and autumn scene. Grab a friend and come paint with us!
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This opportunity is open to the public and gives us the opportunity to share the mission of Arts in Motion. Cost is $35 per person. Pay via our website here: https://artsinmotionstudio.org/donate/ . You will get a confirmation email with more details once payment is received!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Howl-O-Ween Doggo Party w/ Vetr Health!
Treats by Pink Paw Patisserie!
Pet Costume Contest!
Live DJ!
Thursday, October 30th, 6-8pm
Party on the patio! (Dogs may be brought inside briefly to order drinks)
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-11pm!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
FREE SHOW FRIDAY! Coming at you with a sledge hammer this week.
Mannequins - Spooky Alt Rock to Cry to - West Michigan
Secret Satan - Bad music for people who like to sin
21+
Get ready for a trippy and spacey night of free music from some of the bossman’s favorite GR musicians!
Normal Mode - Based in Grand Rapids, Normal Mode's performances are a testament to their eclectic style, seamlessly weaving together floating ethereal soundscapes and head-bobbing grooves. Their music incorporates a variety of genres, including jazz, electronic, rock, and funk, all while leaving ample room for improvisation.
Obsrvr - electronic, ambient, atmospheric, downtempo, melodic, house music from Grand Rapids
Live projection from @michaeldause
Join us for a one-of-a-kind gathering with Gabrielle Cerberville, celebrated forager, educator, and author of Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life. Gabrielle will share a special reading from her new book, inviting us into the magic of living with the seasons.
The evening also features a live painting demonstration by Madison Memering, the illustrator behind the book’s stunning artwork.
And because no feast is complete without food, PizzaMI will be serving personal pizzas crafted with a forager’s twist. Every ticket includes one pizza and a drink.
Tickets are $55, and include: 1 drink + 1 forager-friendly pizza + live painting demo + book reading + a forager goodie bag
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Macaronage is our annual macaron beer blended in collaboration with our lovely neighbors, the Chartreuse Sisters. This year’s version is inspired by strawberry macarons and features strawberry, cardamom, vanilla, graham cracker, and macaron shells. It’s the FIFTH version of this beer!
Named after macaronage, the delicate folding technique used to make perfect macarons, this beer is a celebration of craft, collaboration, and pastry tradition.
The sisters will be popped up from 5-7pm at the taproom with their famous and delicious pastries, so swing on by and have yourself a delicious Thursday night!
The next book club meeting will be Thursday, November 13th, at 7pm! We will be discussing An Immense World by Ed Yong. Copies are available at our taproom or Books & Mortar for $20.
A grand tour through the hidden realms of animal senses that will transform the way you perceive the world --from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author of I Contain Multitudes.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Heard of taking bitters for an upset stomach or hangover? There's more to it than folklore. In this hands-on class with herbalist Camilla Voelker, we’ll explore the powerful role of bitter herbs in supporting digestion and overall wellness—especially during the season of rich, heavy meals. We’ll taste a variety of bitter herbs, learn about their health benefits, and craft our own custom and tasty bitters to take home.
A live visual and sonic experience.
Gradient is a collaboration between live projection artist Alex Perez and an impromptu vinyl soundtrack selected by MisterSifter.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-11pm!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-11pm!
Join GRPL for a fun evening of trivia and craft beer at Speciation Artisan Ales! This multi-round, multi-topic trivia night is a great chance to connect with friends in a relaxed, local setting. For adults.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Join us for the first official meeting of the Grand Rapids Bug Club! We're a group of bug lovin’ Michiganders who are building a new community for insect admiration and education right here in West Michigan. Since this will be our first meeting - we'll introduce ourselves, share a bug-of-the-month, talk about some of the events that we hope to do in the future and have fun learning a bit more about our home together. You'll also be able to provide feedback about what you would like to see out of an insect-themed social club, meet some other bug people and learn a bit about why we think this club should exist (and why you should be a part of it)! For more information, send us a message on Instagram @GRBUGCLUB!
Pugs, Pints & a Purpose!
Join us at on the patio for an afternoon of good drinks, great company… and adorable pugs! A portion of all beverage sales during the event will be donated to Mid-Michigan Pug Club & Rescue—so you can sip while supporting pugs in need! Treats and pup cups will be provided by Vetr Health.
Got a pug (or pug mix)? BRING THEM! They’ll be the stars of the show! All friendly dogs welcome!
No pug? No problem! Come get your pug fix and soak up the crisp fall vibes.
Event will be outdoors on the patio, but you can bring your pup inside when ordering.
BYO food! Speciation doesn’t have a kitchen, but you’re welcome to bring takeout from one of the many nearby spots or bring your own food.
All ages welcome!
J.H. Patton & The Good Companions is a Michigan-based rock group formed in early 2023 when guitarist and songwriter J.H. Patton returned to his home state and teamed up with longtime collaborator Kurtis Young (bass, vocals) and drummer Peter Shutt. Together they’ve built a sound that blends melodic basslines, vocal harmonies, and sharp rhythms, showcased on their two EPs—Live from Dogtown and California Green.
Catch them live at our taproom on Friday, October 3 at 9pm—free show!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
WOOF!
SPLIFFORD ROCKS GRAND RAPIDS!
Live at Speciation Cellars
Sept 27th 8-10pm
Tell your friends!
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays will be playing every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-11pm!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Our famous Underberg-inspired collaboration supergroup ale is back for its third year - this time with a refreshed recipe! We began with our classic blend of barley and wheat saison, and fermented in stainless. After primary fermentation, we blended in some of our house sour beer to add wild cultures for added depth. The result is a beer that starts off bright and saison-forward, but will develop richer funk, complexity and acidity over the months and years as it ages. These tweaks will also let different herbs shine throughout its development!
Underbru is a three way annua collaboration between Speciation, Underberg, and Eclipse on Tap!
•FREE Underberg toast for everyone at the door at noon! Eclipse on Tap and Underberg America will have booths set up with info, merch, and fun times.
•Unfortunately we will not have food this year due to an injury on the Frank-N-Swine team! BYOF!
Cold Mountain Child is a dream-folk trio writing songs inspired by the histories of indie-americana, shoegaze, lo-fi, psychedelic and latin american protest music. Their work explores leaf-to-loam tangles, nightworlds, inner/outer journeys, grief and nectar of the heart.
Come meet our artprize artist!
“While utilizing the landscape’s natural forms and textures, I draw upon visual cues from past encounters to achieve a balance between realism and abstraction. My intent is to evoke memories and the sense of a place and time while portraying the interrupted cycles existing throughout the natural world’s various ecosystems.
The bright Cerulean Warbler requires large tracts of mature deciduous forests. Due to years of habitat loss and fragmentation, these warblers are rapidly declining. Although the Cerulean Warbler primarily breeds further South, there still remain a few locations throughout Michigan which have the increasingly rare niche habitat to support these vivid, sky-blue birds.“ - Justin Kellner
Find Justin online at justinkellner.com or instagram at @justinkellnerart
Nature Night Lecture!
The New Paradigm of Evolution: An Introduction to Multilevel Selection Theory
By Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD - Evolutionary Biologist, COE of The New People Foundation, and Congressional Candidate MI 1.
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge with Modern Science
We are The New People—a movement committed to solving modern challenges in bold, unconventional ways. We blend the two most profound knowledge traditions in human evolutionary history: Ancient, Indigenous ways of knowing with cutting-edge science. Our mission is to build a world where all beings can thrive—where science illuminates the path, and spirituality gives it meaning.
Lecture begins at 7pm!
Back by popular demand! We’re teaming up with Olivia Deters of Notable Goods for another natural dyeing event. Join us and learn how to fold and dye your own beautiful 30" x 30" tea towel using natural, plant based dyes and take home a unique creation. You can even bring one of your own small items to refresh and add a touch of color to. All materials are included—just bring your creativity!
Barley's Angels GR is the Grand Rapids chapter of the international women's craft beer enthusiast group, which aims to expand the appreciation of craft beer among women.
Join us for an immersive experience exploring how fermentation, biology and craft beer converge. Just as species evolve, so do the wild, living drinks created at Speciation. Discover how time, environment, and innovation shape every pour. Taste the evolution.
Tickets are $30. Included in event: Beer flight of 4, charcuterie from Squibb, and a brewery tour and talk by Speciation. The total cost for the ticket includes tax, tip AND a donation to a local charity.
Donation from event: Northview Mentor Program.
Tickets go on sale 8/14 at 6am, and can be purchased from Barley’s Angels.
Silent Book Club GR is hosting a book exchange event at the Speciation Cellars taproom on September 13th from 1 to 4 pm. Bring whatever you’re currently reading along with however many books you’d like to find a new home for, and adopt some new ones.
Jazz Flux is a group comprising several of Milwaukee's most active performing jazz musicians. The love of jazz has brought this group together to create and maintain one of America's great musical traditions. The group derives it's unique sound from elements of hip hop, R&B, and pop while incorporating elements of those genres into it's performances of traditional jazz. Along with multiple musical influences the band's performances are distinguished by the high energy the band brings; byproduct of the groups passion for the music and friendship with one another. Check them out on youtube!
The next book for book club is... Vanishing Treasures by Katherine Rundell. The meeting date is September 11th, from 7-9pm at the taproom.
This urgent, inspiring book of essays dedicated to 23 unusual and underappreciated creatures is a clarion call insisting that we look at the world around us with new eyes—to see the magic of the animals we live among, their unknown histories and capabilities, and above all how lucky we are to tread the same ground as such vanishing treasures.
I was introduced to Katherine Rundell by my 8 year old son! Earlier this summer we blew through her fantasy novel Impossible Creatures in just a few days. It was one of those books where he was asking me to read to him while he was swinging on the swings, and even floating in the lake! We couldn’t put it down. I’m hoping some of that magic will be captured in her nature nonfiction work as well.
The book is available for purchase in the taproom right now! You can also pick up a copy at @booksandmortar
BUNKERMAN - DETROIT
A collaborative electronic duo project featuring @galenbundy on keys and @travis_aukerman on drums. Propelled by new age sounds and genre-bending explorations of jazz, indie, rock, and original compositions, the duo contributes a thoughtful and inspired take on the direction of modern music.
9pm // FREE // 21+
T.H.V. is a multi-instrumental rock duo based in West Michigan.
Lucius Fox - Loud maximalist two piece from Michigan.
Music at 9 - No Cover - 21+
It’s time for something new… Book Trivia!
For all the words you’ve read in your life, we really only need to use three to describe this event: A FREAKIN’ HOOT!
Okay, and maybe a few more words. Trivia starts at 7:30pm, hosted by Jess from Books & Mortar. They will also bring some books to sell at the event, so make sure to grab one of those. Trivia will be free to play, teams of 6 or less. Arrive early if you want a seat.
Also… PIZZAMI will be slinging za from 5-8pm. 🍕
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Katy Pinke's songs are self-examinations—cerebral and unsparing, but reaching toward a more promising future. The Manhattan-based singer-songwriter, painter, and theater-maker's nimble soprano evokes the precision, humor, and melancholy of forbearers like The Roches and Connie Converse.
The Temperances are a Grand Rapids-based trio blending heartfelt songwriting with haunting vocal harmonies. Formed by solo artists Marley Kaye, Audrey Pearson, and Olivia Vargas, the group emerged from spontaneous on-stage collaborations into a project rooted in vulnerability, balance, and friendship. Their stripped-down, emotionally rich performances explore the unspeakable through song—where harmony becomes both sound and sentiment.
No cover! Doors at 7, music shortly after.
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage & ASADA will be popping up with some delicious cookout style grub!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays play every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Food from 5-9pm, music from 8-10:30pm!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
DOG PARTY ON THE PATIO! WITH OUR NEIGHBORS VETR HEALTH!
Celebrate National Dog Day a little early with us on Saturday, August 24 at Speciation Cellars! Bring the whole pack, kids and pups included, for a day full of tail-wagging fun featuring pet-friendly activities, local pet vendors and artists, and specialty drinks on the dog-friendly patio. Cheers to good dogs and great brews!
Create a set of 2 resin and pressed flower coaster with Wild Daisy Creative. Several colors of dried rose petals and other beautiful flowers and unique items to choose from to decorate your coasters. Add in some gold, silver or rose gold foil for a little shimmer! Cost of class is $26 and includes all supplies needed to make your coaster set. Sign up here: https://square.link/u/cWFa4Kwz?src=sheet
Class begins at 1pm
Join LeeAnn of Wild Daisy Creative for a Glass Terrarium make & take station where you will create your own terrarium by selecting from a variety of glass containers to fill up and decorate. There will be multiple substrate options as well as many plants, mosses and decorations to choose from. All materials will be provided, including an instructional care card to help you maintain your terrarium! This craft takes approximately 15 minutes to make drop in anytime between 12:45 PM and 3:30 PM to make your terrarium. You must use the ticket link to register.
Ticket link: https://square.link/u/12YBGy3W?src=sheet
SYNC 3 - tales from the tube…
Sometimes Sound presents “SYNC III: Tales from the Tube”, a deep dive psychedelic visual mixtape exploring the sun baked and warped corners of the “tube”. Vintage and new surf / skate / assorted visual oddities soundtracked by live DJ’s.
DJ’s: IAN H, SOMETIMES SOUND, and a back to back set from MARTIN AVILA & DAN STEELY
Food by Louise Earl! Tentative menu:
Chicago-style hot, dipped beef sandwiches
Peach Caprese Pasta Salad
Limoncello cake w/ marshmallow fluff and blueberries
Quilter - Grand Rapids - In an alternate universe, Death Cab & Delta Sleep were best friends. They started a new band and named it Quilter
Benjamin James Childs - Grand Rapids based indie folk singer songwriter
Music at 9pm - No Cover - 21+
